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What is a disadvantage of using X-rays for imaging?

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Radionuclide imaging and therapy

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What is a disadvantage of using X-rays for imaging?.

  1. A.They are expensive.
  2. B.They provide low-resolution images.
  3. C.They expose patients to ionising radiation.
  4. D.They cannot be used for soft tissue.

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  • They expose patients to ionising radiation.

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A significant disadvantage of X-rays is that they expose patients to ionising radiation, which can pose health risks, especially with repeated exposure.

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